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Central Region, Malawi

Chidongo

Chidongo is a locality in Central Region, Malawi, 1,051 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:04
13.30° S, 33.32° EElevation 1,051 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Chidongoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chidongo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in November

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

217 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Chidongo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°23°
Fri30 Oct32°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°22°

When to go to Chidongo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4447547092100999684714842
High26°26°26°26°26°24°24°26°29°30°31°28°
Low19°18°18°17°15°12°12°13°16°19°20°19°
Rain (mm)2172011142241111860191
Wet days292422102011131228

What's on in Chidongo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malawi seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chidongo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chidongo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Salima 10 km ↖1989 · 127 km
5.7Salima 12 km ↖1989 · 123 km
5.1Lilongwe 35 km →1990 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Chidongo

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Chidongo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chidongo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chidongo.
What is the hottest month in Chidongo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chidongo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chidongo?
January is the wettest month with about 217 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.